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Do the Write Thing: Students Share Powerful Experiences with Youth Violence
https://news.mecknc.gov/do-write-thing-students-share-powerful-experiences-youth-violence-25
A student from Northeast Middle School has been selected as National Ambassador of Mecklenburg County’s annual “Do the Write Thing” writing contest.
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Splish Splash: Summer Hours at Meck County’s Outdoor Water Attractions
https://news.mecknc.gov/splish-splash-summer-hours-meck-countys-outdoor-water-attractions
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s outdoor water attractions will kick off summertime hours and operations Memorial Day weekend. Start planning how your family will spend this summer at Mecklenburg County spraygrounds, pools and beaches.
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Ella B. Scarborough CRC and Area Leaders Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
https://news.mecknc.gov/ella-b-scarborough-crc-and-area-leaders-recognized-sustainability-efforts
Mecklenburg County shone brightly at this year’s Sustain Charlotte awards, an event recognizing local sustainability leaders and initiatives for their work in improving our community, environment, and economy both now and for generations to come.
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Medical Equipment Now Accepted at Compost Central
https://news.mecknc.gov/medical-equipment-now-accepted-compost-central
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting gently used medical equipment as part of its enhanced recycling program at Compost Central.
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Mecklenburg County WIC Program Provides Assistance for Eligible Women, Infants and Children
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-wic-program-provides-assistance-eligible-women-infants-and-children
WIC or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and community resources to participants.
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Top Stories for April 30, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-april-30-2025
This week's top stories includes info on the BABN Conference, Mallard Creek Rec Center, Hurricane Preparedness Week, Recycle the Runway and snakes.
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EAST: Residents Invited to Learn About Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Eastside Resources and Investments
https://news.mecknc.gov/east-residents-invited-learn-about-charlotte-mecklenburgs-eastside-resources-and-investments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents are invited to learn more about activities, current resources, and future investments on the east side of town in this year’s Intergovernmental Eastside Summit and Mobile Resource Fair.
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Historic Headstones Get a Facelift
https://news.mecknc.gov/historic-headstones-get-facelift
Settlers’ Cemetery was a lively place to be on April 26, as volunteers gathered to clean headstones and monuments.
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Valerie C. Woodard Center Closed April 29
https://news.mecknc.gov/valerie-c-woodard-center-closed-april-29
The Valerie C. Woodard Center will be closed on April 29 due to a power outage.
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County Manager Receives Prestigious Vision Award
https://news.mecknc.gov/county-manager-receives-prestigious-vision-award
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio was awarded the prestigious Vision Award by Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) on April 24.